The End Of Knowledge - Vault 4/64 - AI For Good - 2021 - Smart Cities, Smart Mobility: Exploring AI for Future Communities

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Resume:

1.- Introduction to AI for Good: AI for Good is a UN platform aimed at global and inclusive dialogues on AI solutions to achieve sustainable development goals.

2.- Focus on Smart Cities and Mobility: The session emphasizes AI enhancements for smart cities and mobility, particularly through machine learning and IoT.

3.- Guest Introduction: Gurkan Solmaz, a researcher from NEC Labs Europe, shares his expertise on smart cities and mobility.

4.- Research Interests: Solmaz focuses on AI for smart cities, machine learning, IoT, and situational awareness.

5.- Background and Journey: Solmaz’s journey began with wireless sensor networking and human mobility research during his PhD in Orlando, Florida.

6.- Theme Parks and Smart Cities: Solmaz draws parallels between managing theme parks and smart cities, emphasizing the role of human mobility.

7.- Smart City Trends: The session discusses the trend of building tech communities around major tech hubs, akin to Disneyland’s city of the future.

8.- Global Interest in Smart Cities: There's widespread global interest in smart cities, with investments and initiatives seen even in smaller cities.

9.- Scalable Applications: Solmaz highlights that some smart city technologies can be applied at both small and large scales.

10.- Internet of Things (IoT) at Scale: Discussion on how IoT is crucial for smart cities and how smart home products integrate into the larger ecosystem.

11.- Digital Twins: The concept of digital twins in smart cities, simulating real environments for better services and safety.

12.- Data Literacy and Trust: Emphasis on the importance of data literacy and understanding data management to build trust in smart city technologies.

13.- Role of AI: AI’s role in managing data, predicting outcomes, and ensuring ethical decision-making in smart city applications.

14.- Trustworthy AI: The necessity of trustworthy AI for smart city applications, including ethical and safety considerations.

15.- Autonomous Vehicles: Autonomous driving is considered a part of smart mobility, with ongoing advancements and pilot projects.

16.- EU Projects: Solmaz discusses his involvement in EU projects like Locus and Autopilot, focusing on 5G localization and autonomous driving enhanced with IoT.

17.- People Mobility Analytics: Using AI and 5G data to analyze and improve people mobility within cities for better urban planning.

18.- Network Management: Effective network management as a fundamental part of smart cities, ensuring connectivity and optimized services.

19.- Pandemic Response: Smart city technologies can aid in pandemic response by tracking and analyzing human movement patterns.

20.- Future of Smart Mobility: Speculation on the integration of autonomous vehicles in everyday city transport, enhancing efficiency and safety.

21.- Safety in Autonomous Driving: Ensuring autonomous vehicles are safe, ethical, and efficient through continuous data collection and AI advancements.

22.- Digital Twins for Safety: Using digital twins for real-time safety monitoring and context-aware responses in smart cities and mobility.

23.- Public and Private Data Balance: Challenges in managing data from public and private vehicles, maintaining privacy while optimizing city services.

24.- Long-term Data Management: Considerations for the duration of data storage and its implications for long-term city planning and optimization.

25.- Regulation and Policy: The need for regulations to ensure smart city technologies are developed and deployed responsibly and ethically.

26.- Human Aspect in Smart Cities: The importance of considering residents' opinions and needs in developing smart city technologies.

27.- Connecting Problem Solvers: AI for Good connects problem solvers with solutions to accelerate the achievement of sustainable development goals.

28.- Public Engagement: Encouraging public engagement and discussions on smart city technologies to build understanding and trust.

29.- Resources and Further Learning: Directing interested individuals to AI for Good’s resources on YouTube, social media, and their website.

30.- Closing Remarks: Emphasizing the importance of continuous discussion and collaboration in advancing smart city and smart mobility technologies.

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